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Show V . I The Baseball Primer t i By Hugh S. Fullerton (Copyright. UK, by w. i , a Webster and a vision board to keep the dictionary of the game up to date. The aport la building its own language eo steadily that, unless tome etep soon tls taken to check the Inventive young men who coin the words that attach themselves to the pastime, Interpreters will haverto be maintained In every grand stand to translate for the benefit of those who merely love the game and do not care to master It lasebalL peed f . i k 1! II II f 1 thoroughly. Joe Campbell, the Chaucer of baseball literature, was sitting In bis office one evening, lamenting to me that his paper (The Washington Post) would Slot permit him to write as he pleased, but Insisted that he confine his writ--" Jngs to straight English. I reached over and took the sheet be Just had finished. "And Amle Rusle it ran. made a Svengali pass in front of Charlie Reilly's lamps and he carved three nicks in the weather." What could be plainer or more expressive of the fact that Ruste had hypnotized Reilly Into striking out? Or what could be more graphic than Lennle Washburn's description of n ball that was hit hard and instead of bound ing, "hugged the dirt," as the players say, and tore its way through the grass. The following does not pretent to be A complete dictionary of the baseball language. It merely la the prim' x h I V I er, cool-heade- . hurry the play to throw out the ner. elandlng-r- c It la used chiefly t6 advance runrun- ners who already are on baaea Bunt and run The term ueed to designate a play much used In "the more finished teams. The batters and base runners exchange signals as the pitcher starts to deliver the ball to the batter, the runner or runners start for the next base at full speed. The batter bunts as they go, and If he pushes the ball fair the play obviates the chance to forte the other runners. The play la extremely dangerous to bad hunters, as a double play Is almost certain If they bunt a fly Into thn "air.1' m Ceacfcr A plyeror. manager who, from the coachers boxes back of first and third bases, endeavors to guide and advlae batters and baae runners, warning them of the movements of the enemy and flashing the managers signals to players, as orders for certain plays. In the early daya of the game the duties of coach-er- a , were to play clown, make noise and strive to excite or players. 'The coacher In the modern game usually la quiet, studying the movements of the opposing pitcher and catcher and assisting baae runners. Control Ability to throw a baseball where It la directed to be thrown. anger-opposin- g containing some of the commonest words and phases, with an explanation of their meaning: Air (up unnerved. A term used to describe the condition of - a. pitcher who loses h Is courage or presence of mind at critical stages of in)-Excl- ted, - . a contest . 1 f i I I f be Dean head of a player (V) to bean to pitch or throw and hit the batter In the head (see Lima?. Dean Ball 1 fast ball pitched at or near the head of a player who Is standing too close to the plate with intent to drive him back. Often used to drive timid batters away from the plate, after which the pitcher usually throws a fast curve, Dig One (The) The third strike. After two strikes are called the "big oneM Is left. The percentage of safe hits made by batters after two strikes are called Is extremely high, and the term probably results from that fact Dingle A clean base hit," the ball being driven clean over or past the nelder without presenting a chance for . any possible play. Bite A term applied to batters who are weak in that they cannot resist the temptation to strike at a curve bill, especially at a slow eurve. - The message "He will bite" passed through a league among the players generally means the end of the usefulness of that player, r Bleachers Uncovered field seats on baseball parka Tarm - originated In Ahe south where the colored spectators were forced to sit In the sun, and were "bleached." ' Boner A stupid play; a blunder In tthe science of the game. Term adapt-fefrom the Idea that a player g a stupid play has a head composed entirely of osseous tissue. Bone-beaA player noted for mak-linstupid plays; one adapter spoke of a player's head as his armored (N)--T- I - - J U- - John J. McGraw. I and to pitch it over the plate between the batters knees and shoulders when Control la the pitchers necessary. principal stock In trade, aa a pitcher who can throw the ball near wbere be wants it to go needs few curves and not much speed. Crab A crabbed'player, a "grouch." The verb to crab means to show a quarrelsome or complaining spirit. Many of the worst "crabs In baseball are thtr pleasantest and most genial when off the field, their crabbedness evidently being the result of the nervous strain of playing. Crash Verb used In baseball, not to signify a single sound, but a aeries of hard hits. A team "starts crashing,' when three or four batters ln succession make hits, Crowd (Verb) To stand cloae to the plate when batting, the purpose being to hamper the pitcher and i turret" sometimes to force him to hit the Boot An error, in the making of The team "crowds" per.which the player fumbles with his batter. is a hard that team to beat, aa sistently in many cases batters will be bit, and many times pitchers, over anxious through fear of hitting them, will pitch outside the plate and give them baaea on balls. Curve In professional baseball the only curve spoken of as auch la the fast- - breaking ball, pitched, overhand, d that darts down and out from a batter." All other curves are qualified 'aa' aldeabm, out, barrel hook, alow, drop. No one speaks of an Incurve among major leaguers. See Putting Something on It, and The , Jump. , Dirt (Hit the) Slide Usually heard In connection with an order to a player. Managers always 'reprove players who "atop standing up," and order them to "hit the dirt," partly because standing up is a risky way of going Into a base, and partly because so many players are Injured by not sliding. Double A two base hit, or "two bagger." Double Play A play in which two runners are retired or put out, before the ball ceasea to move, er In Joe Tinker. play. The commonest hands and allows the ball to bound off double play la from the ahort atop to bis feet or legs, kicking or booting the second baseman to the first base-mas it Why does he waste his efforts , Double Steal A tteal of basa by booting baseballs" inquired Bose Bulger of a new Inflelder, when Yale Is two runnena simultaneously. The steal when made with runners on first and mourning the lack of a punter T Break (The) The turning point ofc second la seldom called a double a game of ball; the critical play which steal, aa the runner on second steals starts a stampede of the defeated team third and the other runner merely and a fusillade of hits by the atacktng trails." Thq double steal, as meant club. Also the breaks" are used to by the expression, la' made with runthluck ..of the same Thft ners op first and third. The runner epes breaks were all against os" means suits from first and, aa the catcher that in every Instance in which luck throws to-- catch him,' the runner on Dt d into the play. R favored the third trier to score before the ball ?. log team , csn ba returned to the catcher. The v i it A hall, struck with the bat play la used chiefly when two are out tke intention of dropping or roll- - and the chance of scoring in any other ' ta.r ground and only a I way la small. I U ia co, O'.cing the inSeldera Double Steal (Delayed) With ren to d mak--tin- d U g -- right-hande- v X aers on first and third bases the runner od first' pretends to start for second. About SO feet from first ho stops quickly and turns as if to go back. If the catcher relaxes from the throwing position, ho start for second at top speed and, aa the lmll la thrown, the runner at third start for the plate. The auccees of the play depends upon the element of surprise and except against experienced and catchers It is likely to be more effective than the double steal made in the ordinary manner. Fadeaway A alow curve ball that d loses speed suddenly aa It approaches the batter and falls, or fades away atan unnatural angle. The fadeaway te accomplished by a jerking and bolding motion of the fingers upon the hall at the moment of releasing it from the hand. Christy ' Mathewson developed the "fader into its. highest atate of perfection. Groove An Imaginary passage from the pitcher's hand over the center of the home plate. When a ball eomee "down the groove it la pitched at the natural angle (that la, "without anything on It) over the plate and therefore leeaay to hit Grooves also are the spaces between the fielders and between the fleldere and the foul lines through which -- batted balls usually past out of the posslble reaelj - Pf the players. Hit and Run One of the most effective styles of attack devised In baseball. The object la Concerted action on the part of the batter and baae runner, and the runner on the baaea may Uke two bases instead of one on a hit, or reach the next baae before he an be forced. Hold Up Perhaps the most Important part of the Inside work of the pitcher, catcher and batsmen la to "hold up" runners, or prevent them from "getting a lead off the bases. Hole (In the) In difficulties; In dire straits. Either the pitcher or batter may be "In the hold aa the batter la in the hole" with one or two trikes and no balls called, and the pitcher when he haa pitched two or three wide balls, and haa none or one strike on the batter. The object of .every good batter la to get the pitcher "in the hole" ao that he, in fear of giving a base on balls,., will pitch a straight fast ball over the plate, giving the batter much better chance of making a safe hit. Hook A fast overhand furve that breaks downward and outward at an The hook unusually sharp angle. curve la accomplished by a sharp snap of the wrist at the flnlBh of a wide awing of the arm. which accentuates the sharpness of tho curve. The hook curves of Brown and Overall, Joe Corbett, Tom Ramsey, Bill Donovan, Bill Terry, Walter 'Johnson, and othera have become famous for their width. Hook Slide Also called the "Chicago tilde" A 'method of sliding to bases which wgs perfected by Mike Kelly of Ansons White Stocking!, and taught to all the Chicago players. Inside A pitched ball that passes between the plate and the batter la "Inside" whether the batter la right or but the out" corner of the plate la the corner toward first base, and vice versa, when there la no batter .up. left-hande- Kauekle Ball A alow ball pitched with the knucklea of the three middle fingers turned under and pressed Into the ball, which la gripped with the thumb and little finger only. The knuckle ball la extremely deceptive, as It la delivered with a show of great speed and comes with extraordinary Summers of the Detroit slowness. team, perhaps, la Its greatest mas-- ter. Lead tract would mot hold la law. Tho reserve clause was placed In . contracts to prevent the wrecking - of leagues by- - competitive bidding for tho services of the best players whereby tho richest clubs always could win. Scout A aupposed Judge of ball players employed by the larger elute to watch as playing of men In small league, oolleges and In independent dubs to recruit good players. Slider An injury to a player caused by scraping a segment of akin off the leg or thigh In sliding to baaea Many' players suffer much from these lnjurlee, often having the akin I torn off their limbs in patches four of five IncbM square.: South Paw A pitcher. The term la derived from the tact that most baseball grounds are laid out so the pitcher faces west, and left-hande- a modem development was . due Elmer Stricklett. who relqtroduoed WILWiMO tAe L salt Into the major leagues. The discovery of the spit ball Is a matter of much argument. Some claim the honor for AI Orth, who used it In underhand pitching twenty years ago. It la claimed that Tom Bond, the famous old time pitcher, pitched the ball fn New Bedford In 1876, and used glycerine, which he carried in hla pocket. 111 player-manage- thing that a lot of pet never, have to pny. and that ..... i. ..'e WHEN ORDERING - Teas, Coffee. Baking Powder. Extracts or Spices from your, grocer, insist on the HEWLETT Brand. Thi guarantees the finest goods on the market at the lowest possible price consistent with quality. Rra Ma' SIIrrwr Hr la Eriry Packs CnHu i. mg The best way to find out how little any fellow know 1 just to listen to him. -- i. Over $1,000,000 in leu than 24 years When Willie has to mow tho lawn bo thtnka his lot to very bard; fa doleful tome he aaka ue why we wieh to have ao large a yard; Ho bitterly complains about achee In hla arms and sides and back; He fears the work will stunt his growth and frets for ssrvants that ws lack. . Thl rspiecenta tba growth of oor (Ini April department, established Prom all over America and from foreign lands money has come tn 1. 1SU. Icr Whenever Willie newe She lawn the neighbors aM have cause to know. And when hes through you might sup-po- se that he had done It with a boo; He scatters grass upoa tha walks, be never gives a weed a glance: He skint the shrubs and barks the trews and wants hia money in advance. He sits upon the steps and eight and, when hes through, can hardly crawl; But merrily he keeps it up all day when be ta playing hail; Elate and full of ginger then, he skips ss Ughtly as a fawn. But all his strength, forsakes him when our Willie has Is mow the lawn. -- "Some It Will Not Help. day people win have adn vanced ao far upon the way to that every rasa and every woman wUl be permitted to wear what he or shewlshet to wear, without being subjected to public criticism or the hoots of fooltah mote "But do you thick that wUl be any advantage? Certainly. "No, even then It will not be possible tor any woman to wear what ehe ifhee, for no woman's husband will aver be able to afford that i ctvtD-istlo- One Trouble About It. dear. said Bounderly, "I'll tell you what let's do. Weve tried about everything else In the way of stirring thipgs up In this tewa; now let ns hayd a party which shall be exclusively .'lor the divorced people in our -- "My let "It would be a splendid thing, Horthe newspapers would probably give na a lot of space on it hla wife replied, "but yon know-hoI hate a crush." ace, and Gentle Fannie, "What are yon laughing heir ' Tve at In this sound old g dspository. Band TOUR savings hers where per cent comthey will drew 4 You csn bgnk pound Interest her by malt. Writs lor Informa- tion. Walker Brothers Bankers Balt Laks City founded 1869. "A Tower of Btrongth. 'li " rmuN 31 or, utah pie is an income tax. When Willie mows the lawn he makes ns feet that be is much abused. when hes through the mower looks Stuff1 the English,; twist or re- And as if It had been badly used; verse which causes the tell to curve He never throws a stick aside or lifts a wire from the way. or perform other unnatural move, menta in the air. When a pitcher He skips the corners shamelessly, alf though we give Mm doable pay. as stuff he is tha making ajotof ball curve or break more than he ordinarily can do. Swinger. A batter whq strikes at a ball with a full, long, sweep of the bat and arms. Instead of choking up or shortening his grip and just meet lng It The "swinger" la a type ol player not wanted In finished hall clubs. They usually are long distance hlttera, hut uncertain and u ually finish with low averages. Texas Leaguer A abort, weak fly that drops safe Just over the infielc and too close In for the outfieldera ta reach it Usually an accident, but sometimes accomplished purposely by good batters who merely' tap the ball and float It safe. The term origl hated from the fact that Ted Sulli r van, the veteran magnate, had a team in the Texai league that was noted for that kind of batting. Triple A hit which enables the bat ter to reach third baae before tha ball returns to the Infield. Also called Three Bagger. Triple Play A play which retires three runners before the ball ceases to move, or In one consecutive play. There are record of eight triple plays madp by one man unassisted, and about twenty-tripl- e plays are made in each league every season. Waste Pitching high or wide to batters purpoaely. The pitcher often LAna TVero Is one 11 When the average man gets sick belays it , to everything except whisky and tobacco. ORNAMENTAL IRON WORK " OP EVEBY DESCRIPTION Crcgcr I'Jirc&lron Works Salt Lake Cltr. Clak kucited pascel CUAMWqVbveruO OSMPANV SAIVIAMCOIVV f:P JI SVM ... Usi Fetid tsH for Pries List VKODAKSSS DEVELOPING AND FINISHING float equipped plant la the west. Quick work by experts, foil line of all supplies. Write lor catalogues sad demtaping prices. ALT LM1 PHOT iOFFLY CO. 159 Hein Street Soli Laks City mouse-traplease. And letter from Cousin let"Amepenny as bare It I want to quickly, Fannie. a catch train. London Opinion. "I never suspected that yonr Cousin ve p, Just got a Fannie was much of a humorist Where is she?" "In Holland. She says she lntefids to send me picture postcards from and Amsterdash." Rot-terdas- The Only Thing She Could. Do. I cant understand "My goodness! how she could give up her child. They say It has really been adopted by a family that lives in the country." ."Tea. Ton see she found a flat that Just suited her, and"" they wouldnt allow children In the building." -- When the Women Rule. The women were In power, and even the police force was a skirted brigade. - Two blushing coppers dragged a male crook into the police station. "What la the charge?" asked the ergeantess. Carrying concealed weapons." re- plied Offlcereaa Mayrae Hogan. We found this hidden under his coat." And she produced a cage filled - with mice. Ex. ... He Waa. Ton are looking for a job, I " said Mrs. Tllllnrhast, Ironically,-tTired Tatters, who waa about to sup-pose,- No Chine to Spit Him. "Why do you pet up with the managers boorlshneee? asked the .lead- speak. "Ton could set another You have- guessed, oorrectly the tomorrow If yon were to first time, madam, replied - Tatters. leave this company. M application for a consulate Is oa "I know it. replied the lady star, file at ' Washington." but my understudy wont even catch ' a bad cold. A Slight Error. Pastor I hear we got a dlmand Dangerous. pin in- do collection plate this morn-tn- . iWTiat are yon tryln to do, acm?" sah. Tm tattooln my arm." You are mistaken, sah. Treasurer "Dont do It. I had the name of my It was a dime an pin. Yale Record. first wife tattooed on myself, and '! iii had a deuce of a time explaining It to .And He Triad Again.' each of the rest of my wives." a "Whats the matter?" She has rejected me again. Sh Ne Idea of Business. aid this is flnaL" "Business!" exclaimed his wife; "Did she say how final?" Inquired "Charley haa no Idea of business yrhat-ever-. the older and more experienced man. Why he wouldnt know any betHerald. Washington ter than to go to France and invest hi savings In a baby buggy factory." Ever Ready. "There on vital difference bo Doing tha Right Thing. tween ball players and politicians." A man may do the right thing, and Only one? x yet be a failure, nnless he occasionally "Weil, one that la more noticeahla don it at the right time than any of the othera. Tow aetot heat of a political holdout" ing man. , players-contract- a century-- . to "get a. long lead" la the object of every runner. Liner A hard driven ball that la hit on a straight line to or past the Infield before it touches the ground. Mound The pitcher's foot plate, or slab. Derived from the fact that on most grounds the plate la higher than the rest of the Infield,-to-githe pitcher an advantage through pitching downward at the batter. The "mound" is elevated or depressed by some clubs, high plates being used for tall overhand pitchers while low ones are preferred for aldearm or underhand pitchers. - . . Outlaw The club, league or player who offends against baseball law-l- a or punished by being "outlawed" . WHEN effective, balijln Jthe pitchers roper tolre. It Is executed by putting heavy friction on the under side ot the tell by gripping the thumb into the seams, while the friction on the upper part la lessened by the use of saliva, slippery elm or some such oily substance The aptt ball Is used most affectively by Walsh and Ford and its pitched.--T- o blackllated. The alleged beheflta of are aa withdrawn "protection" punishment to offending leagues or clubs while players are bUckllstfd. There are several hundred players on the blacklist at present who cannot play In any club belonging to the national agreement until reinstated by the commission. Outside The side of the home plate opposite to that occupied by the batter. If the term la used without regard to the batter the first baae side of the plate Is outside. Pass A baae on balls. most The Pltchout effective method of meeting and breaking up the hit and run play. The ball la pitched rather high and onthe outside of the plate, to prevent the batter from hitting it apd at the same time to permit . the catcher to receive it in perfect position for a When a signal la detected, throw. or when the cateher and pitcher suspect that either a steal or the hit and run is to be attempted, the pitcher jrttchee out to balk the play. Putting Something On It Manipulating the ball ao that It will curve, break, float or revolve In the air, rath- er than throwing U natarally. Reserve Organlied baseball des pends upon a clause in the whereby the club reserves' their services for the following season. The reserve clause really acta aa a perpetual contract and the legal advisers of players declare the con- - , wedding rings for half HENRT HOWIAND south. Spikes (To Sharpen) The pretense of e player to sharpen the triangular toe end heel plates he wears on hli shoes, U a threat to cut hla . way around, or to spike certain antagonists if they attempt to stop on touch him. Chiefly a form of braggadocio, and seldom carried into effect. Spit Ball (The 8pltter) The modt The distance from any base -- Is a pises of fswslry you will wear all your life. It must bo goods purs Id karat gold. Ws havs bssn famous for our d that a baae runner can gain before the ball-i- t Your Wedding Ring pitchers ana Is to the left-hande- d II - , - , "Rube Marquard. hi has the advantage of the batter la the matter of tells and will, when trikes, waste a ball, either trying to tempt the tetter Into striking wildly, or striving to allow the catcher to make a play to catch a baae runner. Water Bucket (8piklng) Drawing away froa the plate ts the ball Is pitched Many batters draw back the foot an entire atep, out of timidity or through nervous habit, and those who tep far back are said to spike the water bucket. Whip The throwing ' arm. Also called Wing and Soup-bon- te A mi 1 |